Learn how to make Etor(or otor); A ghana tradittional meal

Etor (or otor) is a traditional yam puree from Ghana (or sometimes plantain puree) It is enriched with palm oil. Otor is always served along with hard-boiled eggs on the side. Eggs have a great importance in the Ghanaian culture.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 yams
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons roasted peanuts
• 4 tablespoons palm oil
• 4 hard boiled eggs, cut in half
• 1 avocado (ripe)
• Salt
• Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Peel and cook the yams in salted water.
2. Drain the yams and crush it with a masher.
3. Add the palm oil in a pan and heat.
4. Saute the onions until golden brown (caramelized).
5. Pour ¾ of the onion back and heat palm oil into the yam puree and mix to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
6. Garnish with peanuts, remaining onion, hard-boiled eggs and avocado.
7. Serve warm